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Flash Flood Warning for North Central Otero County, New Mexico

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The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for North Central Otero County until 7:45 PM MDT on October 28, 2026. Radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly.

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  • Affected location: North Central Otero County, New Mexico
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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
9/10

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